[TheForge] archives, clear finish

[Rick Korinek]

Paint.  

Ben Moore's antique bronze is a dark gray (satin sheen) and just a little
lighter than my lacquered pieces.  You could mix a little black into it.

I would paint a sample, put it out on the deck and show them how it looks.

They may not like the "thought" of it.  But will probably be quite satisfied
with the actual look.

-Rick

Island City Forge

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[mailto:theforge-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Andy Gladish
Sent: Thursday, September 25, 2008 5:26 PM
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Subject: [TheForge] archives, clear finish

Help! I can't seem to find the list archives...I know this question has  
been asked over and over..
I made a set of chairs for a beautiful home and finished them in a wax  
finish, now the customer wants patio furniture and loves the look of  
unpainted steel.
All the local steel gurus just shrug and say that clear finish won't last  
no matter what I do...
Any suggestions?
I'm pricing stainless, as an alternative, but the look he really likes is  
to match what I already did.

-- 
Andy Gladish, Metal Work
Element Forge
www.ElementFe.com
Email:  andy at elementfe.com
Portfolio @  elementfe.carbonmade.com
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